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EN54 BVU

2005 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,630 mi
Last recorded100,630 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Carens62,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 BVU
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,017 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,017 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,213 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 94,213 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,987 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,987 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,150 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 75,150 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,056 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,175 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,121 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 48,889 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,437 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,892 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 9,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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EN54 BVU is a 2005 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN54 BVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN54 BVU?

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What year was EN54 BVU registered?

EN54 BVU is a 2005 Kia Carens, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is EN54 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 BVU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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